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Grieg: Peer Gynt (Sony Classical)

(Déjà Review) A hugely enjoyable selection, and an ear-opener for those who only know the familiar suites [TH]

Tchaikovsky: Orchestral Works (Chandos)

An auspicious debut for Alpesh Chauhan [JQ]

Mozart: Sonatas for Piano and Violin (Deutsche Grammophon)

Exemplary singularity of vision and artful musicianship [SG]

Gaito: Chamber Works (cpo)

Music and performances that brim with radiance and commitment [RB]

Dreams – Poems by Nils Ferlin (Sterling)

A disc to savour, not least for the many premiere recordings [GF]

Brahms by Arrangement Vol. 2 (Toccata Classics)

Three successful orchestrations, especially that of the Piano Quintet [SB]

Porpora: L’aureo serto (Challenge Classics)

Well chosen pieces in fine performances are a perfect case for Porpora [JV]

Bach: Complete Flute Sonatas (Hyperion)

(Déjà Review) A superb overview of Bach’s chamber music for flute [KM]

Arnold: English Dances & other works (Decca)

(Déjà Review) A miracle of economy, clarity and efficiency – Arnold at his best [HC]

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Rautavaara & Martinů: Piano Concertos (BIS)

An unusual coupling of concertos in outstanding performances and sound [LW]

Scriabin: Visionary and Poet (Dynamic)

A mostly successful recital of early Scriabin with a couple of rarities [RCh]

Saint-Saens: Transcriptions for Piano (Piano 21)

Familiar and successful … yet unfamiliar in these versions [RB]

Kahn & d’Indy: Clarinet Trios (cpo)

Contrasting and enjoyable works, given fine performances [DJB]

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Franck: Hulda (Bru Zane)

This splendid recording reveals Franck’s opera to be a work of power and beauty [SB]

Robert Lortat (piano) – Chopin Recordings (APR)

Lortat, a real competitor to Cortot in Chopin, finally receives the transfers he deserves [JW]

Mahler: Symphony 9 (Dutton)

(Déjà Review) Anyone interested in the history of this symphony needs to have at least one version of this recording [TD]

Hasse: Mass (Berlin Classics)

(Déjà Review) Hasse’s final work, while sounding more like an opera than a mass, is beautiful indeed [KM]

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A Vaughan Williams Hymnal (Conifer Classics)

A beautifully performed programme of Vaughan Williams’ hymns with exemplary attention to detail [MSt]

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Bruch & Barber: Violin Concertos (Deutsche Grammophon)

Esther Yoo’s performances of the Bruch and Barber concertos make this a highly desirable album [MC]

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Liszt: Piano Works Vol. 2 (Prima Facie)

Hamilton appears very clearly passionate about this music [JF]

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Donizetti: La Favorita (Pristine Audio)

Donizetti sung boldly, but not always stylishly [MP]

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Sanctissima (Harmonia Mundi)

A fascinating and rewarding mixture of old and new music [JQ]

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Litolff: Piano Music Vol. 1 (Toccata Classics)

Tuneful, melodious and well played; it certainly doesn’t deserve the neglect it has received [JWe]

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Handel: Arminio (Erato)

All Handel lovers will want to own this, the first recording of Arminio [KM]